Police presence increased around Lemme Elementary

Iowa City police have increased their presence around east Iowa City's Helen Lemme Elementary school because of an ongoing domestic situation, according to an email from the school's principal.

A Monday email sent from Lemme Principal Carrie Martinez to Lemme families states that Iowa City police have ramped up their presence on and around the 3100 E. Washington St. elementary school for an "ongoing domestic situation that could touch the Lemme neighborhood."

The email indicates that police presence — which is an additional safety precaution — will be increased primarily before and after school and around recess hours.

School policies also have been changed. Visiting individuals will be greeted at the door by a staff member when arriving at Lemme and directed to the office to check in, according to the email. Visitors will not be allowed to walk the halls without a visitor's badge, the email states.

The email does not provide further information on the domestic situation but states that all students are safe and Lemme is secure.

Iowa City police directed calls for comment to Lemme officials, however, officials with the school had not returned calls Wednesday for comment.